Vegas
Video 4.0 Menu
TemplateThe
following instructions and download, contain a template on how to create
a motion menu that appears like the example below. The download includes
a Vegas Project file and a subpicture PSD for use with ReelDVD when you've
completed the steps. This template allows you to simply replace the video
you see in the demo with your own.

These
template instructions assume that you have some
basic Vegas Video experience. If not, please visit
the Vegas Tutorial first.


Designed as a main menu for two "Versions" and a Chapter Menu
link  Arrowhead subpicture PSD included in zip file  Customizable
text within Vegas Video (Feel Free to modify the text or project file
in any way to suit your needs.)  Required: One video clip, approximately55 seconds in length.

1.Download
the zip file above. It will contain both the Vegas Project file titled
MenuTemplateTwo.veg, and an example subpicture for ReelDVD,
titled TemplateTwoOverlay.psd.

2.
Unzip the download and open the Vegas Project file. You'll will be prompted
with the message window shown below. Check "Ignore all missing
files and leave them offline." Now click OK.

Vegas
will open with 9 video tracks, and 1 audio track. Tracks 6-9 will be white
and will read "Media Offline." The audio track will be blank
(Add your own audio for this template.) Tracks 1-5 will contain Vegas
generated media.

3.
Go the Multi-tool area and click on the Media Pool tab.
Click on the Display tab, shown below, and select Detailed.

4. We'll be replacing the "offline medias" with your video. Because
the settings for track location, size, motion, and fades have already
been established, all that is required of you is to fill in the "media
blanks." Right Click
on the fileTape 7 - Clip 020.avi listed in the Media
Pool. After clicking Replace, select your video clip to serve
as the substitute.

NOTE:
Fades have already been established for these tracks!

5.
You can now edit the Text portions of this template. Each section and
line of text is on a different video track. To edit them, click on the
"Edit Generated Media" button at the end of the desired
video clip. The Text Feature Window will appear. Here, you can
retype the text, adjust size, color, shadows, FX, etc.

NOTE:
If this button is not visible because the track height has been adjusted
small, you can also find this same command
by right clicking on the clip.

6.
Repeat the same for Tracks 1-5 to change any of the text you wish.

7.
Finally, insert audio into Track 10, and render.

The
Subpicture that is included in the zip features an arrowhead designed
to appear to the left of the three selections in the upper right corner
of the menu. Its use is, of course, not necessary. Just a suggestion.